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Prehistoric Art
Introduced fundamental concepts of symbolism and representation.
Ancient Egyptian Art
Developed an iconic style focused on order and monumental structures.
Classical Greek Art
Established the foundations of Western Art, emphasizing naturalism and humanism.
Roman Art
Spread Classical Greek art and culture throughout Europe.
Byzantine Art
Preserved and evolved Christian themes with a unique aesthetic.
Renaissance Art
Revitalized classical forms and humanist principles, leading to an era of artistic breakthroughs.
Mannerism
Developed in reaction to the Renaissance, characterized by artificiality and elongation.
Baroque Art
Introduced dramatic movement, contrast, and emotional intensity.
Rococo Art
Reflected gaiety, frivolity, and the fanciful in French aristocracy.
Neoclassicism
Revived Classical aesthetics and Enlightenment values.
Romanticism
Emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glory of nature.
Realism
Portrayed subjects as they were, often highlighting social issues.
Impressionism
Focused on capturing light, movement, and moments in time.
Post-Impressionism
Varied individual styles that built on Impressionism but also reacted against its limitations.
Art Nouveau
Introduced intricate, flowing designs inspired by natural forms.
Cubism
Challenged traditional perspective with abstract forms and multiple viewpoints.
Futurism
Celebrated technology, dynamism, and speed, often with a political angle.
Dada
Anti-art movement that rejected conventional aesthetics and embraced absurdity.
Surrealism
Explored the unconscious mind through dreamlike and fantastic imagery.
Abstract Expressionism
Focused on spontaneous, personal expression through abstract works.
Pop Art
Blurred distinctions between high art and popular culture.
Minimalism
Emphasized simplicity, using geometric shapes and often monochromatic palettes.
Conceptual Art
Prioritized ideas over visual form.
Performance Art
Revolutionized the boundaries between life and art.
Postmodernism
Rejected the constraints of modernism and embraced complexity and contradiction.
Digital/New Media Art
Utilized technological advancements to create new forms of art.
Street Art
Challenged traditional venues with public, often unsanctioned works.
Young British Artists (YBAs)
Controversial works, often with a shock factor, that reflected on modern society.
Environmental Art
Highlighted environmental issues and the relationship between nature and art.
Installation Art
Transformed spaces to create immersive experiences.
Photorealism
Produced paintings that resembled high-resolution photographs.
Contemporary Aboriginal Art
Combined traditional Indigenous Australian art with contemporary themes.
Art Deco
Reflected confidence, prosperity, and the industrial aesthetic of the era.
Harlem Renaissance
Fostered a new era of African American art and culture in the 1920s and 1930s.
Northern Renaissance
Focused on meticulous detail, realistic landscapes, and a more naturalistic treatment of figures.
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